Material Handler: Entry-Level with On-the-Job Training

Colonial Group; Midway Park (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in the United States is seeking a Material Handler to support the flow of materials on the premises. You will lift, carry, and move items as needed and operate motorized and non-motorized handling equipment under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and a willingness to learn through on-the-job training. A high school diploma or GED is required, with competency in following written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; entry-level position with on-the-job training.
• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Motorized & non-motorized equipment

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Colonial Group in the United States is seeking a Material Handler to support the flow of materials on the premises. You will lift, carry, and move items as needed and operate motorized and non-motorized handling equipment under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and a willingness to learn through on-the-job training. A high school diploma or GED is required, with competency in following written and oral instructions.